Portland, ME → Bowling Green, KY · Long-distance move
About 1,144 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,830–$7,190, delivery in 3–7 days, 113 carriers on the Portland side and 128 in Bowling Green.
Bowling Green sits about 1,144 miles southwest of Portland, which makes this an interstate relocation from Maine to Kentucky that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,830 to $7,190 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 25 min.
On the Portland side there are 113 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (63 of them authorized for interstate work), and 128 around Bowling Green (97 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Bowling Green.
Portland has a population of about 69,000 and Bowling Green about 76,000. Portland is considerably denser (3,176 people per square mile versus 1,742), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Kentucky than in Maine, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,930 | $2,360 | $2,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,900 | $3,530 | $4,310 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,830 | $5,890 | $7,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,730 | $9,430 | $11,500 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,630 | $12,960 | $15,810 |
$1,630–$2,290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,040–$3,000
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,830–$7,190
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Legal name: Taz Trucking INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,930 to $2,870 for a studio, $2,900 to $4,310 for a one-bedroom, $4,830 to $7,190 for a two-bedroom, $7,730 to $11,500 for a three-bedroom and $10,630 to $15,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,144 road miles (970 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 25 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Maine into Kentucky makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,630 to $2,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $3,000. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Portland–Bowling Green corridor.